Judge to Hear Arguments on Moving Peterson Trial

Fox News ^ | Jan 7 2004 | AP

[runningbear]

ROFL..... could it be?

[Jackie-O]

Of course he wants the trial moved to him hometown...I, personally would like to see it moved to Alameda. Logistically it would be muche better for the Prosecution, Laci's family and friends who will be wanting to be in the courtromm EVERY DAY.

[Annie03]

I wondered the same thing-her comments were typical Geragos spin, straight from part of the Gerogos team. When the trial happens we'll see a big fat nothing from the defense.

[maggief]

[Jackie-O]

Those pics of Snott from today?? Looks like he got his Geri-curls cut off.

[Devil_Anse]

I wonder if the state will appeal this ruling? They can appeal some rulings pre-trial--though of course if the ruling stood and there were an acquittal, they would have no appeal after trial.

The judge seems to have given great weight to the scene there was when Scott was driven into Modesto--the people standing around with signs that said "Murderer". And that comment by Modesto's ditzy mayor. When I saw Sabatino say that, I thought, uh-oh.

I don't think a change of venue is fatal for the prosecution. I guess their chances depend on what county the court ultimately says they'll get their jurors from.

If the prosecution has a good, strong case, I think they could win even in L.A. (Not that I think that will be the chosen county.) I just don't know how strong the prosecution's case is, yet. We know Scott has lied, and lied, and lied, from Day One, and the prosecution can prove that for sure. But will they get jurors who can put the pieces together--or will there be at least one nutball juror who wouldn't be satisfied unless there were ironclad forensic evidence of Scott as the killer (or a videotape of the killing)?

I sure wish Laci's skull would be found.

[Devil_Anse]

What a good point! We don't know that she was murdered... the real murderer is still out there...

Sounds like the usual, from Mr. Honesty, Geragos!

[pinz-n-needlez]

If the judge is going to sequester the jury anyway, why not go down to LA, seat a jury and then truck them all up to Modesto for the trial?

The brains and biases are from LA, but without all of the expense of moving the judge, clerk, reporter, etc. Not to mention I hate to think that the Rochas will be setting up camp away from home, just so Geragos can sleep in his own bed every night.

Pinz

[Devil_Anse]

That's right--and the people are just as entitled to a fair trial as is scumbag Scott.

But if the people lose, they don't get an appeal. Only Scott could appeal a loss.

[Devil_Anse]

The death penalty is THE LAW in California. Nothing wrong with his being willing to follow the law!

[Devil_Anse]

I can't imagine the court system in L.A. wants any part of this case. Surely their concerns would be considered, if it came to that.

[Devil_Anse]

And gee, wouldn't Scott be shocked if he found out jurors in Alameda weren't any more in love with him than the jurors in Stanislaus?

[Devil_Anse]

Since Scott likes to have a new look every time he goes in front of the public, maybe his fellow client Michael Jackson could help him think of some ideas for changes.

[Tijeras_Slim]

Yo! Who's pushing abuse on the collective wisdom of TS and CD?

[Devil_Anse]

Whoa, I can't believe that!

Admin Mod--Please let us keep Tijeras Slim's and Constitution Day's posts. They love the Laci threads, too. In fact, they have even secretly signed up for hourly updates on the case. (Sorry, guys, but it was time for your secret to be let out.)

TS, I for one thought your illustrations were very appropriate for our friend Scott!

Maybe Mark Geragos is infiltrating FR? Ewwww. Does anyone smell anything bad??

[Tijeras_Slim]

Maybe somebody thought mine looked like a lynching, but if you looked carefully it was CLEARLY the North Cork Milita hanging a United Irishman in 1798!

You would THINK people who LIVE for the Laci threads would have a HIGHER than average intelligence... was I mistaken?

[maggief]

Yes, those images are from today ... yet another new hairdo.

[Jackie-O]

I don't think that the Prosecution will appeal. IMO, I think they just want to get on with it...only argued against the change of venue as a formality...of course they want to try it in their own county. And if they DON'T appeal it, I think they would be making the statement that they are ready with a solid case against Snott...wherever it may be tried.
With that said, I sure don't want to see it moved to LA county. After the abominable OJ verdict, I sure don't want trust putting such an important, high profile case in the hands of those idiots again. If MG wants to go south...go to San Diego. Those jurors knew what to do with Westerfield, despite the Feldman's unethical conduct and the way they tried to vilify the Van Dams because of their lifestyle and drug use.
But I think because the Defense suggested Alameda as an acceptable place, that is my wager...Alameda County.
Bets, anyone?

[Jackie-O]

I'm watching Abrams...Jainie Wientraub thinks the case will go to Sacramento, Dan thinks San Francisco.

[Jackie-O]

I just noticed that too. Maybe at first glance the Militia one would be a little iffy...but the medieval one should have been okay????